The Latest Breaking News from Turkey

Two soldiers killed as 'speeding' bus skids and overturns on tight curve

A bus carrying military personnel overturned while travelling down the Sirnak-Uludere motorway in Balveren, Turkey. Two soldiers have been killed and others onboard were injured

Daily Mirror · May 1, 2023

ISIS terrorist leader killed in spy operation as devastating air strike hits

Abu Hussein al-Qurayshi, who is said to have taken over ISIS when the previous leader was killed in October 2022, was 'neutralised' by Turkey on Saturday, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said

Daily Mirror · May 1, 2023

Daniella Westbrook in 'extreme pain' and hospitalised after facelift in Turkey

It's been a 'frightening' few days for the actress, as she was back in hospital just days after undergoing the intense procedure.

Daily Record · Apr 30, 2023

Love Island star Ekin-Su Culculoglu's emotional trip to Turkey earthquake zone

Ekin-Su was born in London but feels close to her family roots. She also holds Turkish citizenship after living in Istanbul for two years

Daily Mirror · Apr 29, 2023

Will Russia lose an ally if Erdogan falls in Turkish election?

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is struggling in many opinion polls ahead of the May elections. Challenger Kemal Kilicdaroglu has promised to mend strained ties with Turkey's Western allies, a move which could be bad news for Moscow and might pose a dilemma for the European Union.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 29, 2023

Erdogan unveils Turkey's first astronaut on election trail

Turkey’s first astronaut will travel to the International Space Station by the end of the year, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on April 29.

The Hindu · Apr 29, 2023

Turkey’s Baykar to build new ‘highly autonomous’ combat drone

Baykar has come to prominence internationally in recent years because of the company’s light drone TB-2 used in Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · Apr 29, 2023

Turkey's Baykar plans production of new air combat drone next year

Turkish defence firm Baykar aims to begin production of its new unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) next year which is already attracting international interest, its chairman Selcuk Bayraktar said.

Reuters · Apr 29, 2023

Sudan, Biden up for re-election, Erdogan's health and China-Ukraine relations

What to expect when the most powerful person in the world announces he's running for re-election and he's already a record-breaking 80 years old? Turkey's president also drew attention to his health this week. We'll also ask our Friday panel of journalists whether a wolf warrior diplomat's pronouncements in Paris…

France 24 · Apr 28, 2023

Foreign ministers of Iran, Russia, Syria and Turkey may meet in May -Ankara

The foreign ministers of Iran, Russia, Syria and Turkey may hold a meeting in May in Moscow, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Friday, as part of efforts to rebuild Turkey-Syria ties after years of animosity during Syria's civil war.

Reuters · Apr 28, 2023